United Way Disaster Recovery Funds

In response to the wildfires, United Way of Northern California (Camp Fire), and United Way of Greater Los Angeles – in coordination with United Way of Ventura County (Woolsey and Hill Fires) – have established emergency relief efforts to help those impacted.

Camp Fire: To donate to United Way of Northern California to help victims of the Camp Fire, text BUTTEFIRE to 91999 or click here.

Hill and Woolsey Fires: To donate to the Disaster Relief Fund set up by United Way of Greater Los Angeles, in partnership with United Way of Ventura County, to help those impacted by the Hill and Woolsey Fires click here.

Lyft rideshare passengers nationwide can offer support to victims by riding with Lyft and choosing to round up their fares through its "Round Up & Donate" platform. Proceeds go to United Way’s California wildfire recovery efforts and the 2-1-1 program. Learn more.

United Way Hurricane Michael Recovery Fund

Donate to the United Way Hurricane Michael Recovery Fund to support communities in Florida, Alabama and Georgia impacted by the storm. Learn more

United Way Florence Recovery Fund

United Way created the United Way Hurricane Florence Recovery Fund to support local communities in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia affected by Hurricane Florence. Learn More

United Way Harvey Recovery Fund

The United Way Harvey Recovery Fund supports communities in Texas, Louisiana other areas affected by Hurricane Harvey. Learn More

United Way Irma/Maria Recovery Fund

This fund helps those in the Southeast United States and Caribbean affected by Hurricane Irma. Learn More

United Way Worldwide Mexico Earthquake Recovery Fund

United Way has created the United Way Worldwide Mexico Earthquake Recovery Fund to support communities in Mexico affected by the 2017 earthquakes.Learn More

2017 Disaster Corporate Donors

United Way has created a list of corporate donors who donated to our disaster relief efforts in 2017. Learn more

As of March 31, 2018 the United Way Network raised more than $86.53 million for mid- and long-term recovery efforts related to Hurricane Harvey, Hurricanes Irma/Maria and the 2017 earthquakes in Mexico.

Almost $55.21 million has been raised for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts

Almost $30 million has been raised for Hurricane Irma/Maria recovery efforts

Almost $1.4 million has been raised for Mexico Earthquake recovery efforts

Almost $266,000 has been designated for where the money is most needed

Donate to United Way's Disaster Recovery Efforts

These funds will help local United Ways support mid- and long-term recovery throughout the affected regions. With your support, we can help rebuild communities. 100% of individual donations given to these funds will be distributed to the affected areas.

In 2017, the United Way Network raised more than $75.98 million for mid- and long-term recovery efforts related to Hurricane Harvey, Hurricanes Irma/Maria and the earthquake in Mexico. Almost $54.68 million for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts; more than $20 million for Hurricane Irma/Maria recovery efforts; more than $1.21 million for Mexico Earthquake recovery efforts and more than $90,000 was designated for where the money is most needed.